ocipital nerve block inection

Hello all I was ust interested in anyone who had success or not from ocipital nerve block injections for chronic migraine? Look forward to some feedback
pain free wishes all!
Anthony

I have nerve/ facet blocks from c2 to c4. They hurt like hell....but I've seen some improvement.

Anthony, I think if you have a decent doctor offering you the injections that you should try them. It's a scary thought as the risks are what they are, but a lot of people get instant relief.

I'm actually going to ask my pain specialist to do the occipitals next time I get injected....if I have the nerve...lol...no pun intended.

hi,,
just got booted off , server lost connection so i will try to post again.

i had multiple facet nerve blocks during a procedure in 2007. i felt a lot of pressure during the procedure, while other patients do not even remember it at all.

it did not work for my chronic daily headaches or migraines. i look at it now as a diagnostic test. at least i know what else does not work.

other patients have had success with these procedures.

good luck to you and let us know how you do.

rose

the injs have transformed my life, yes they are a little sharp but when you compare them to a migraines theyre nothing and i get instant relief and the pain goes froma 8-9/10 down to a 3-4/10 and with far few migs for 2 months then i get reinjected.

Are these in the face? I am unfamiliar with the phrase/terminology. But I am scheduled to get injections in my neck next month, and my mom (who does not get migraines but suffers from chronic severe pain in her neck as well) gets them regularly. I don't know what they are called though.

Hi All,

Occipital nerve injections are usually done on the back of the head near the occipital nerve cluster or lower down in cervical vertabrae.

I actually had bilateral radiofrequency done to C-2, C-3 in my neck. This worked incredibly well the first time and sent me into my first period of remission. The second time, relief only lasted a few weeks. However, this procedure did lead to the implantation of a occipital nerve stimulator.

Occipital Nerve Stimulators are similar to spinal cord stimulators- a false signal is sent to the nerve to block the pain signal. I had the occipital nerve stimulator implanted in June 2OO4, sending me into a second period of remission, which lasted eight months. I had revisions in 2oo5, 2oo7, and will have one in september. It has really improved the quality of my life. Mainly, medications, which would not stop the headache before will stop it now.

So, I think it is worth exploring. I would make sure that your doctor has done many of these. For some people, it works well, for some it doesn't. All I know, is that if I had not tried it, I would have missed out on a lot during the last five years. So, if you think it is worth it, I would try it.

Pain free days,
sailingm

ive been offered the stimulator implant so am really interested to read how the worked, if i get as much relief as the in they will be soooo worth it.

Hi,

If you want more information on the stimulator implant, I'll be more than happy to answer any questions or give any information. It has really improved my life. I can pm or email if you like.

Pain free days,
sailingm

I had a course of several injections over a period of 6 months. The first two helped a lot but the rest not at all. The pain specialist offered nothing else, so I quit. I recently had some trigger point injections in my neck and shoulders with good pain relief that lasted 2 weeks or so. As soon as I can afford it, I am going to see an Osteopath. I hope the injections help you.
Cindy

sailingmuffin wrote:Hi,

If you want more information on the stimulator implant, I'll be more than happy to answer any questions or give any information. It has really improved my life. I can pm or email if you like.

Pain free days,
sailingm

hi
hi id love to be in touch , my email is peter.binks@virgin.net

when did you have yours put in?? and where did you go for it?